Scarborough's Ark House Rehab to launch brand new podcast - with Emmerdale star at first one
IN Recovery is the brand new podcast from Ark House, a fully residential, abstinence-based 12 Step Treatment centre in Scarborough that opened its doors more than 30 years ago, and has since helped thousands of people begin their recovery journey.
In 2025 Ark House was awarded an overall rating of Outstanding by the Quality Care Commission (CQC) for consistently providing exceptional care that is innovative and highly person-centred, with staff going the extra mile for those they support.
IN Recovery the podcast is primarily a resource for those in recovery themselves from addiction, and for people still struggling with their demons, with the hope it may help them take the first step on their courageous journey to building a better life.
Series One of IN Recovery will be a 12-part series, dropping every Monday from December 22, on all major platforms, with each episode running between 30 and 45 minutes.
The podcast is presented primarily by Ark House team member and former graduate Richard Chapman, who like every staff member at Ark House, is in recovery himself.
He will be joined by various other team members along the way.
Richard says about the podcast: “We want to tackle the stigma of addiction and elevate awareness and understanding of the issues surrounding it.
"We have created a safe space which opens up the recovery conversation, to make it accessible to anyone.
"Not just those suffering but maybe friends and families of those struggling or to those who just want to hear more.”
IN Recovery Episode One will launch on December 22 on all major platforms including Apple, Spotify, You Tube and Amazon Music.
It features Emmerdale star Kevin Mathurin, who plays vicar Charles in the TV soap, counsellor and lecturer in 12 Step rehab Young Lee and graduate from Ark House, Oli Davidson, and this will be a Christmas special.
Richard said: “Christmas can be tough for anyone, especially for those in addiction or recovery.
"We hope IN Recovery Episode One can be a companion guide for people over the festive period, who are hoping that 2026 will continue to open new doors for them.”
In the coming months it is hoped several celebrity guests will be visiting Ark House to raise awareness of the podcast and speak to residents of the treatment centre.